band saw wheel balancing tip

[toolguy1000]

this may be old hat, but this woodsmith shop tip seemed to be a better alternative than drilling BS wheels:

http://www.woodsmithtips.com/2011/07...nd-saw-wheels/

[jonathan55]

Nice! Thanks, I like the idea.

Jonathan

[Sweet Willy]

Great idea! I'm going to balance my wheels for the first time and was looking for a reasonable and sensible approach. Going to the shop to give it a try.

[Sweet Willy]

A little unsure about balancing the bottom wheel. Do I take the belt off the drive to balance the bottom wheel?

[gsmittle]

A little unsure about balancing the bottom wheel. Do I take the belt off the drive to balance the bottom wheel?

Haven't ever balanced bandsaw wheels, but this sounds logical.

g.

[jschen]

When balancing my wheels I used epoxy and some metal weights, has worked okay so far.

[toolguy1000]

A little unsure about balancing the bottom wheel. Do I take the belt off the drive to balance the bottom wheel?

yes. the wheels need to spin freely so they can come to rest with the heaviest point down.

[Sweet Willy]

Thanks Tool Guy, I'll get to it in the am. BTW, the top wheel was fine but the bottom did seem problematic but I'll know for sure tomorrow.

[Sweet Willy]

Balanced the bottom wheel. Put on a new blade. Works like it's brand new again. Thanks guys.